A first-year BTech student allegedly died by suicide at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, by hanging himself in his hostel room on Wednesday.
The student’s body was found by security guards on Wednesday night while his roommate was away.
The deceased, identified as Sourav Kumar, hailed from Bihar. The post-mortem examination of the body is being conducted, police said, adding that they suspect the student killed himself owing to stress.
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The family of the student has demanded a probe into his death alleging negligence by the institute, NDTV reported.
IIT Guwahati issued a statement expressing grief over the student’s death. “It is with deep regret that IIT Guwahati shares the unfortunate news of the death of a male student on campus on 10th April. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, and we are providing them with the necessary support during this difficult time. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. Our thoughts are with the grieving family. Keeping the privacy of the student and sensitivity of this incident in consideration, the media is requested to maintain discretion while reporting on this incident,” the statement read.
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In January, a fourth-year BTech student was rushed to hospital in an unconscious state after a New Year party where she was declared dead by doctors.